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SUREFOOTED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does surefooted mean?
• SUREFOOTED (adjective)
The adjective SUREFOOTED has 2 senses:
1. not liable to stumble or fall
2. not liable to error in judgment or action
Familiarity information: SUREFOOTED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not liable to stumble or fall
Synonyms:
footsure; sure-footed; surefooted
Context example:
on surefooted donkeys
Similar:
steady (not subject to change or variation especially in behavior)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not liable to error in judgment or action
Synonyms:
confident; sure-footed; surefooted
Context example:
demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent
Similar:
capable ((usually followed by 'of') having capacity or ability)
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